This major involves weighing options and making important decisions about environmental quality, the management of our international fisheries and other marine resources, and optimal use of land and water resources.

Students gain a broad education focused on resource economics, economics, and natural resources sciences. There is considerable flexibility in choosing courses.

REQUIREMENTS
All students admitted to the University of Rhode Island are eligible to major in Resource Economics and Commerce.

The program requires:
This major trains students to think economically and environmentally. It allows the freedom to concentrate on interests and pursue an area of specialization.

Students are required to take sufficient course work in the physical and biological sciences to gain familiarity with the resource area in which they are interested.

In this program, students learn to:

• Estimate damage done by industries and urbanization
• Evaluate impacts of public policy and market forces
• Set policies and make environmental management decisions

Resource Economics and Commerce majors also develop an extensive understanding of the relationship between the natural world, society, and business.

A total of 125 credits is required for graduation.

ACADEMIC OPTIONS
Resource Economics and Commerce students can complete a minor, a dual major, or a dual degree in another field, such as Geology, Natural Resources Science, Business, Marine Affairs or Statistics.

The requirements for minors, dual majors, and dual degrees are generally similar throughout the University.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Resource Economics and Commerce graduates are very well trained for jobs in both the public and private sectors.

In recent years, graduates have accepted policy, marketing, and management positions. They have gone to work with state and national environmental agencies, natural resources conservation groups, firms that produce or market natural resource commodities, and tourism or recreational groups.

FURTHER STUDIES
A degree in Resource Economics and Commerce provides excellent training for students who plan to pursue graduate work in natural resource economics or management fields, as well as students planning to go to law school, with an interest in environmental law or international disputes involving natural resources.

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